CALCULUS

Calculus is a stone, as in the urinary tract, or calcium salt deposits on the teeth. It is a concretion of material, usually mineral salts, that forms in an organ or duct of the body. It may cause pain, nausea, vomiting, hematuria, and possibly, chills and fever due to secondary infection.

HOW IS CALCULUS DIAGNOSED?

The medical practitioner will perform a physical examination along with medical history and suggest tests like urinalysis, radiologic imaging, CT scan and ultrasound.

HOW IS CALCULUS TREATED?

While the general surgeon may prescribe medication like allopurinol for uric acid stones, diuretics and phosphorous solutions as well as sodium citrate can also help in treatment. Lithotripsy and tunnel surgery are other methods of treatment. Also, a ureteroscopy may be conducted to remove stones that are stuck along the tract.

DID YOU KNOW?

Lab tests involving blood and urine samples can also be carried out in such cases.